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Gerald Vizenor

N. Scott Momaday, From The Way to Rainy Mountain

What is the significance of the title? Of Rainy Mountain?
What are some features of Kiowa history which he remembers? From where did the Kiowans come? What were their worst defeats?
What were features of Kiowa religion? Why can this religion no longer be readily practiced?
What do we learn about Momaday's grandmother? About Momaday? Why is she important to his account?
What is significant about the essay's ending? Is it an allegory?